Ontech Talent is hiring: Accounting Manager in Milwaukee

Title: Accounting Manager

Job Summary:

The primary focus of the Accounting Manager is to support the plant operations on a day-to-day basis. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will be heavily involved in reviewing spend and CapEx proposals along with analyzing profitability and pricing/cost reduction projects. Assisting the Controller in driving efficiency, reducing redundancy, and improving cross functional communication and collaboration will be key to this person’s success.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

· Be able to explain results for P&L and Balance Sheet for operations

· Oversee, manage, and provide guidance to 1-2 direct reports.

· Oversee month end close process for location, ensuring all journal entries and account reconciliations are completed timely, and accurately.

· Support U.S. Controller in various initiatives, and key tasks and deliverables.

· Be willing to challenge colleagues and team members as needed, challenge status quo, play devil’s advocate when appropriate, and generally help keep the location focused on growth, improving profitability, and improving Working Capital.

· Support process improvement efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of department and location as a whole.

· Be able to simplify financial information and results, and direct key team members to pertinent facts that can help drive improvement actions.

· Review financial systems and processes, and where necessary, drive changes and training of key individuals.

· Assist in annual budget process.

· Oversee annual Standard Cost roll process, and any variances or deviations that occur throughout the year.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Advanced degree or certifications are a plus.

· Minimum of 6 years of work experience in accounting and financial roles within the manufacturing industry is necessary.

· Strong computer skills, including enhanced knowledge of Excel, is mandatory.

· Project management experience is preferred.